Britney Spears at the 'X-Factor' finalists party in Los Angeles in November. / Jordan Strauss, Invision/AP

by Olivia Barker, USA TODAY

by Olivia Barker, USA TODAY

After only one season, Britney Spears is officially not returning to The X Factor.

"I've made the very difficult decision not to return for another season. I had an incredible time doing the show and I love the other judges and I am so proud of my teens but it's time for me to get back in the studio," Spears said in a statement.

"Watching them all do their thing up on that stage every week made me miss performing so much! I can't wait to get back out there and do what I love most," she added.